GLORIOUS JOURNEYS BY STEAM

GLORIOUS JOURNEYS

BY STEAM Day trip programme 2019, including Summer tours & Christmas Markets & Carols Plus Holidays by Steam

WELCOME ON BOARD 20 th Anniversary Year Our 2019 Summer programme features some fabulous trips and some new excursions, allowing you to visit destinations not normally accessible by train. If you are a fan of heritage railways, landscaped gardens, ancient castles, Cathedrals or grand houses, you are sure to find something to interest you.

We’ve also included details of our 2019 Christmas Programme, with trips to annual favourites like Lincoln and Bath, as well as the return of adventures to the York’s St Nicholas Fair and to Windsor for a Steam Dreams Carol service.

Whilst travelling with us passengers can choose to dine in one of four classes of travel; Pullman Style or Premier Dining with meals served on board, or if you prefer the flexibility of buying from our on-board range of snacks and drinks, First Class or Premium Standard.

We look forward to welcoming you on board for an unforgettable day out.

Email Newsletters We understand that browsing through a printed brochure is often the best way to choose your next day out, but did you know you can receive information about our latest tours, offers and availability by subscribing to our email newsletters?

You’ll be the first to know about new trips and offers, and you’ll be saving trees too!

family. With this in mind, we have created a special ticket for the under 30s and families of four. We also offer a group discount of 10% for groups of 10 or more passengers. Please speak to the Booking Office to take advantage of any of these special offers.

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We use a number of different steam locomotives to haul our trips, see page 39 to find out more.

Carbon Offsetting

Family Tickets, Under 30s and Groups At Steam Dreams we believe the joy of steam travel should be experienced by the whole

WELCOME ON BOARD

The Steam Dreams Rail Co. was the first rail charter to be carbon neutral and we are proud of our commitment to the environment. Every year we make a donation to carbon reduction projects, to offset the carbon emissions that locomotives produce. In order to keep all our trips carbon neutral, we ask all our passengers to contribute a small voluntary supplement towards this cause.

To find out more, head to www.eco-act.com.

Holidays By Steam have become an increasingly popular part of the Steam Dreams programme – relaxing journeys through beautiful scenery interspersed with plenty of time at your destination in lovely hotels with interesting things to do. In September, you can join us on a 6-day tour of Ireland or travel in 2020 for Holidays by Steam to Wales, Cornwall, Edinburgh or Germany. For your copy of the full brochure please contact the Booking Office.

LONDON TO CHAVENAGE & WORCESTER - NEW FOR 2019 – Page 6

HOLIDAYS BY STEAM – Page 19

Photography The photos used in our brochures are supported by organisations such as Visit Britain or Tourism Ireland, as well as individuals who have kindly granted us permission to use their photos, and have been credited where possible.

For more details about any of our trips please call our Booking Office on 01483 209 888 or visit the website at www.SteamDreams.co.uk

CHRISTMAS MARKETS AND CAROLS – Page 34 - 39

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DINING ON BOARD The menu, produced in our own kitchen and served from our specially designed Kitchen Car, is devised by our Executive Chef. He bases the menu on beloved British dishes adding modern twists and using fresh, seasonal and local ingredients whenever possible.

Meals are served at a leisurely pace, allowing for pick up and drop off stations along the way and opportunities to alight the train. We offer a set menu on all our trips, but if notified in advance, we can cater to a range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and coeliac alternatives.

On a typical day trip, you will be welcomed on board with Champagne and orange juice, accompanied by croissants or pastries.

This is followed by a traditional Full English breakfast or brunch. On the return journey, you can enjoy a delicious four course meal. On some journeys the meals offered vary due to trip length and time.

Pullman Style Dining Elegant 1950’s carriages, with wood-panelled walls, table lamps and curtains, combined with our most comfortable seats and the highest level of service, the atmosphere in Pullman Style Dining evokes memories of a bygone era. Extra touches like canapés to open the evening meal, which is accompanied by a half bottle of wine per person, make Pullman Style Dining our most popular class of travel.

Comfortable 1960’s restaurant cars with wood panelling and large picture windows await you in Premier Dining.

Our waiting staff will be at your service throughout the journey to take orders for the purchase of food and drink from our on-board selection, which includes morning pastries, bacon rolls, sandwiches, snacks, alcoholic beverages and chilled drinks, all served to your table. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drink on-board.

First Class Passengers are seated in compartments for up to six people or in open carriages at tables for four. Champagne and orange juice is served shortly after boarding, along with tea and coffee. Homemade cakes or biscuits are served on the return journey, whilst additional food and drinks can be purchased from our waiting staff.

Premium Standard Tables for two An exclusive table for two, with two window seats, can be reserved for a supplement for parties of two.

DINING ON BOARD

Premier Dining

NON-DINING

In Premium Standard, seating is in 1960’s open carriages with large picture windows. The carriage has individual seating around tables of four laid with white linen tablecloths. Complimentary tea and coffee is available throughout your journey.

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LONDON TO CHAVENAGE, CHELTENHAM OR WORCESTER – NEW FOR 2019 Thursday 23 rd May 2019 Travel along the Thames Valley by steam to Chavenage House, a beautiful Cotswold Elizabethan manor in Tetbury. Virtually unchanged for 400 years, historic Chavenage is instantly recognisable to Poldark fans as ‘Trenwith’. You will be transferred to the House by road coach from the nearby station of Kemble. Once there you’ll join a guided tour of the house and can even enjoy an afternoon tea in the Ballroom (supplement applies).

Alternatively, passengers can continue on their steam journey to Cheltenham and enjoy an afternoon soaking up the atmosphere in this beautiful regency town with its array of galleries, shops and museums or continue on to Worcester with its impressive Norman Cathedral.

Station London Victoria Staines Ascot Bracknell Reading Kemble Chavenage House Cheltenham Worcester

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Return 2310 2235 2200 2150 2130 1955 1900 1840 1800

Dining passengers boarding at Kemble and travelling to Worcester will receive a reduced meal service on the return journey.

Fares to Chavenage (including transfers and tour) Pullman Style Dining £282 Premier Dining £222 First Class £172 Premium Standard £122 Fares to Cheltenham or Worcester Pullman Style Dining £269 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109 Fares from Kemble to Worcester Pullman Style Dining £189 Premier Dining £149 First Class £99 Premium Standard £59

LONDON TO LINCOLN & YORK Sunday 26 th May 2019

Station London Kings Cross Potters Bar Stevenage Peterborough Lincoln * York

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Return 2215 2140 2110 2010 1925 1800

This trip will be diesel or electric hauled on the return journey. *

ue to evening engineering works affecting our return D route, our train will be unable to call at Lincoln on the return journey. Passengers boarding and alighting at Lincoln will instead be transferred by road coach to and from Newark North Gate.

Fares to York Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£279 £219 £169 £119

Fares to Lincoln Pullman Style Dining £259 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99

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Travel behind steam up the East Coast Main Line to Lincoln, where you will have approximately six hours to spend in the magnificent medieval City and visit the Castle and Cathedral. Alternatively, continue up the line to York, with time to visit the famous Minster and National Railway Museum.

Fares Lincoln to York Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £189 First Class £139 Premium Standard £89 Dining passengers travelling to or from Lincoln will recevive a 2 course meal on the return journey.

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LONDON & THE MIDLANDS TO CHESTER Thursday 6 th June 2019 Step back to a bygone era when steam power was the order of the day and join us on an exciting day out to Chester. You will have time to explore its historic City centre with its collection of beautiful black and white timber-framed buildings, walk around the Roman Walls, visit the Cathedral or take a stroll along the River Dee. Experience the unique Rows which comprise of 700 year-old-two-tiered covered shopping galleries, giving you two high streets in one, now home to delightful shops, bars and restaurants.

Station London Euston Milton Keynes Rugby Chester

Out 0710 0745 0825 1035

Return 2200 2055 2020 1805

This trip will be diesel or electric hauled between London and Crewe in both directions.

Fares to Chester Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £189 First Class £139 Premium Standard £89

LONDON, THE MIDLANDS & CHESTER TO LLANDUDNO, BANGOR & HOLYHEAD Thursday 6 th June 2019

You can join a road coach from Llandudno to visit Bodnant Gardens, whose dazzling Laburnum Arch should be flowering when we visit. There is a supplement of £25 per person (£13 for members of National Trust or the RHS) for this excursion, which includes coach transfers and entry to the Gardens.

Station London Euston Milton Keynes Rugby Lichfield Trent Valley Crewe Chester Llandudno Bangor Holyhead

Out 0620 0720 0805 0900 1005 1035 1200 1250 1330

Return 2200 2055 2020 1945 1835 1805 1700 1640 1605

This trip will be diesel or electric hauled between London and Crewe in both directions.

Fares to North Wales Pullman Style Dining £279 Premier Dining £219 First Class £169 Premium Standard £119

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Enjoy a journey along the beautiful North Wales coast and visit Llandudno with its pretty Victorian tram up the Great Orme, from which on a clear day, it’s possible to see as far as the Isle of Man, Blackpool and the Lake District! You can also visit Bangor, with its Grade II listed pier, or steam on to Holyhead and travel across the magnificent bridge across the Menai Straits and over to Anglesey.

Fares from Crewe Pullman Style Dining £259 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 Fares from Chester Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £189 First Class £139 Premium Standard £89

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WHITE CLIFFS MORNING TOUR Thursday 13 th June 2019 What could be more enjoyable than a steam train trip around the beautiful Kent coast?

This circular tour offers the leisurely pace of steam travel without the need to get off the train while taking in glorious views of the White Cliffs, Dover Castle and English Channel.

Station London Victoria Bromley South

Out 0845 0915

Return 1425 1355

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£215 £165 £125 £79

WHITE CLIFFS EVENING TOUR Thursday 13 th June 2019 Sit back, relax and enjoy wonderful views of the White Cliffs, Dover Castle and the English Channel, with the option to treat yourself to a dining experience on board as the sun sets.

Station London Victoria Bromley South

Out 1730 1800

Return 2340 2310

ALL DAY OFFER! 20% off the evening tour when you book the morning tour.

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£225 £175 £125 £79

LONDON TO THE ROMNEY HYTHE & DYMCHURCH RAILWAY & CANTERBURY Thursday 13 th June 2019

Station London Victoria Bromley South Folkestone Canterbury

Out 0845 0915 1115 1155

Return 2340 2310 2140 2040

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£249 £189 £139 £89

CANTERBURY TO LONDON Thursday 13 th June 2019

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Enjoy a steam trip through Kent where you can alight at Folkestone and join an excursion to the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (£35pp supplement). Alternatively, continue your journey to Canterbury and enjoy an extended stay in the city to visit the World Heritage-listed cathedral, considered by many to be one of Europe’s finest.

Enjoy an unforgettable day out to Britain’s Capital City travelling through the Garden of England before crossing the Thames to Victoria. Many of London’s top attractions are easily accessible, including Buckingham Palace, The London Eye and Houses of Parliament to name but a few!

Station Canterbury London Victoria

Out 1155 1425

Return 2040 1730

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LONDON TO BATH & BRISTOL Thursday 20 th June 2019 This scenic midsummer trip offers you views of the Uffington White Horse on the outward journey and Salisbury’s Cathedral spire on the way back, as well as time to explore the cities of Bath or Bristol.

In Bath, exquisite Roman and Georgian architecture awaits you, as well as a selection of vintage and designer shopping areas, and award-winning visitor attractions. Bristol offers a wide variety of attractions including the SS Great Britain one of the most important historic ships in the world, Brunel’s Suspension Bridge and the charming dockside railway.

Station London Paddington Maidenhead Reading Bath Bristol

Out 1005 1045 1105 1245 1310

Return 2200 2115 2055 1750 1735

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£269 £209 £159 £109

LONDON TO EASTBOURNE & HASTINGS Saturday 22 nd June 2019

Hastings is home to the remains of the first castle in England to be built by William the Conqueror, a preserved Old Town and the East Hill Lift, the steepest funicular railway in Britain.

Passengers can alternatively join excursions to some of the other attractions in the area, including the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a picturesque railway through the High Weald (£30pp supplement) or to Bodiam Castle, a majestic 14th Century moated castle, with ruined interior and splendid grounds (£23pp supplement).

Station London Victoria East Croydon Redhill Eastbourne * Hastings

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Return 2020 1940 1910 1600 * 1700

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

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Join us on a trip to one of two charming coastal towns. Heading South out of London, we pass through the County Town of Lewes and reach Eastbourne at the coast. From here, we travel along the coast to Hastings. On the return journey, we climb straight out of Hastings and steam back to the Capital via Tunbridge Wells.

£269 £209 £159 £109

This trip will be diesel hauled between Eastbourne and Hastings on the outward journey.

Coach transfers or a service train to Hastings on the return journey to meet the train.

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CHINNOR & PRINCES RISBOROUGH RAILWAY TO BOURNEMOUTH & WEYMOUTH Thursday 27 th June 2019 Join us as we travel for the first time directly from the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway and the Thames Valley all the way to Dorset.

You can alight at Bournemouth to enjoy its seven miles of gorgeous golden sands and sparkling sea, where you will also find a wide selection of shops and restaurants, as well as beautiful award winning gardens.

Alternatively, continue to Weymouth where you have time to explore at the pretty harbourside and watch the luxury yachts, fishing trawlers, tall ships and even cross harbour rowing ferries come and go. For history buffs Nothe Fort is a must! Built by the Victorians to protect Portland Harbour, this unique attraction houses a network of underground passages and provides stunning views of Weymouth Bay. Station Chinnor Princes Risborough Bicester Village Oxford Parkway Goring & Streatley Basingstoke Bournemouth Wareham (for Corfe) Weymouth

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Return 2230 2155 2055 2040 1855 1815 1550 1510 1440

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£279 £219 £169 £119

This trip will have diesel leading on the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway and between Weymouth and Southampton in one direction.

LONDON TO BRESSINGHAM, NORWICH & MID NORFOLK RAILWAY Thursday 4 th July 2019

Alternatively passengers can remain on the train as we take you cross country passing through the beautiful Fens and visit the stunning Cathedral City of Norwich with its imposing 315 foot spire, medieval churches and beautiful architecture or continue on your journey to the Mid Norfolk Railway, a 15 mile preserved standard gauge heritage railway, one of the longest in Great Britain.

Station London Liverpool Street Colchester Norwich Bressingham Dereham

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1120

2240

1245 1420 1425 1615

2040 1900 1730 1745

Mid Norfolk Railway Pullman Style Dining £279 Premier Dining £219 First Class £169 Premium Standard £119

London to Norwich Pullman Style Dining £269 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109

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Enjoy a relaxing day out to Bressingham where passengers can alight to visit the fabulous Bressingham Gardens and Museum, founded by Alan Bloom. Whilst there passengers can also enjoy train rides into the Waveney woodland and valley and around Alan Bloom’s Dell Garden.

To Bressingham Pullman Style Dining £289 Premier Dining £229 First Class £179 Premium Standard £129 This trip will be diesel hauled between The Mid Norfolk Railway and Norwich in one direction.

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SOUTHEND TO WINCHESTER Thursday 18 th July 2019 Settle back in the beautifully restored carriages and enjoy fantastic views of the countryside as we wind our way past Britain’s current capital, through Hampshire to England’s ancient capital. Winchester’s architecture is exquisite, from the handsome Elizabethan and Regency buildings in the narrow streets to the wondrous cathedral at its core, while its River Valley location means there are charming waterside trails to explore.

Station Southend East Upminster Barking Stratford Winchester

Out 0905 0940 0955 1015 1340

Return 2150 2115 2100 2045 1710

This trip will be diesel hauled between Southend and West London on the return journey.

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£269 £209 £159 £109

LONDON TO PORTSMOUTH & THE ISLE OF WIGHT Saturday 20 th July 2019

Station London Waterloo Wimbledon Woking Portsmouth Harbour Isle of Wight

Out 0830 0900 0945 1145 1250 *

Return 2215 – 2130 1955 1900 *

Fares To Portsmouth Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £189 First Class £139 Premium Standard £89

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We head out of London Waterloo topped and tailed by steam locomotives B1 Mayflower and 44871 Black Five and steam towards the coast along the Pompey Direct route. Spend an afternoon in maritime Portsmouth enjoying its world-class visitor attractions including the iconic Spinnaker Tower, Mary Rose museum Historic dockyard or enjoy the hustle and bustle of Gun Wharf Quays. Alternatively you can hop on the ferry over to the Isle of Wight and enjoy a delightful summer’s afternoon visiting either Osborne House (£30pp supplement) or take a trip on the award-winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway (£15pp supplement).

Fares To Isle of Wight Pullman Style Dining £269 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109 *

Different ferry timings can be requested at the time of booking.

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HAMPSHIRE AFTERNOON TOUR Saturday 20 th July 2019 Treat yourself to a light lunch and delicious cream tea as we steam across the stunning Test Valley and Wiltshire countryside as we make our way to Salisbury topped and tailed by steam locomotives B1 Mayflower and 44871 Black Five. You will have a short break at Salisbury for photo opportunities.

Station Portsmouth & Southsea Salisbury

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1340

1830

1525

1635

Dining passengers will be served a light lunch on the outward journey and a cream tea on the return.

Fares to Hastings Pullman Style Dining £149 Premier Dining £125 First Class £85 Premium Standard £49

BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO OXFORD & WORCESTER \ CHRISTMAS BY STEAM

HOLIDAYS BY STEAM 2019 – 2020

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THE EMERALD ISLE CRAIC EXPRESS To the Wild Atlantic Way Friday 6 th – Wednesday 11 th September 2019 The rugged Wild Atlantic Way provides a stunning backdrop to this late summer holiday visiting the Emerald Isle. Enjoy stays in Killarney and Galway with optional excursions to some of Ireland’s most popular attractions including Cork City, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands.

Highlights: • E xperience Ireland’s beautiful scenery in the unique environment of a steam hauled train – the only one in the world with an on board bar which serves draught Guinness!

• T hroughout the tour you will have the option to join road coaches to

see more of the stunning coastal scenery, with photo stops, on our Wild Atlantic Way’ option • H igh quality hotels throughout on a bed and breakfast basis

Day 2 – Killarney: Killarney is the perfect base for visiting the rugged Wild Atlantic Way or the famous Ring of Kerry.

You can choose one of two optional trips; either a steam hauled journey to Cork city or, for those wanting to see more coastal scenery, a coach trip around the Ring of Kerry and then to Kinsale before heading to Cork to meet the train.

Day 3 – Killarney to Galway: We leave after breakfast steam hauled and head for the poetically famous city of Limerick. Here we have a short break with time to visit the 800year old King John’s Castle before changing engines to the famous No. 4 Tank Engine for our journey to the city of Galway.

Pullman Carriages

Cliffs of Moher

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Day 1 – Dublin to Killarney: Leaving Dublin around midday, we head steam hauled across to the South West corner of Ireland to the Cathedral city of Killarney. Hauled by the magnificent Irish Express passenger locomotive No 85 Merlin, you will be treated to wonderful views of the verdant countryside.

Days 4 & 5 – in Galway: You have the luxury of two days in Galway to explore the vibrant Galway City independently, with its flamboyant arts scene and interesting past, or join optional excursions to some of Ireland’s most famous attractions. Optional coach tours to the majestic Cliffs of Moher or the dramatic Aran Islands are available, as well as journeys through the Connemara National Park to Westport, a designated heritage town filled with Irish charm, by road coach or steam.

No. 85 Merlin

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Day 6 – Galway to Dublin: After breakfast in your hotel we head across Ireland back to Dublin.

Fares from £1,195 including hotel accommodation* Fares including hotel accommodation are based on two sharing. Single supplements apply. *

Transfers from England You have the option to join us on an escorted journey from London or Crewe to Dublin by service train and ferry, with an extra night in Dublin from £175pp.

For more details about this holiday, order your free copy of our Holidays by Steam brochure by calling our Booking Office on 01483 209888.

HOLIDAYS BY STEAM IN 2020 Next year, you can choose from a nine-day explorer around the United Kingdom, or a shorter break to Edinburgh, Cornwall or to Germany for the Christmas Markets.

In May 2020, our Moors and Mountains Explorer will take in some of Britain’s most beautiful railway lines, including the sea wall at Dawlish, the breath-taking Central Wales line, the Cambrian coast line over the wooden bridge at Barmouth and the Settle & Carlisle Railway.

In June you can join us on the sought-after journey from London to Edinburgh with Flying Scotsman, with three nights in the Scottish capital and a host of optional excursions on offer.

2020 also marks the 400th anniversary of Mayflower’s voyage from Plymouth and we’ll be celebrating the occasion with a trip to Devon and Cornwall with our very own Mayflower.

In November 2020, we will be returning to the continent with a tour to the part of Europe best known for its place in Christmas preparations - Bavaria and its many Christmas Markets. The magical tour includes a night’s stay in Cologne and Frankfurt and three nights in Nuremburg – once rated the home of the best Christmas Market in Germany – and optional trips to Regensburg and Salzburg.

For more details about any of these trips, please call our Booking Office on 01483 209888 to request the new Holidays by Steam brochure.

LONDON TO GLOUCESTER & HIGHGROVE Thursday 1 st August 2019

Station London Paddington Maidenhead Reading Gloucester

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Return 2320 2230 2205 2000

Fares to Gloucester Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £189 First Class £139 Premium Standard £89

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A delightful day out offering two very different but equally fabulous destinations for passengers to enjoy. Our train sets out double headed by two steam locomotives along the Golden Valley and you can visit Gloucester with its stunning 11th Century Cathedral and Romanesque and Gothic architecture as well as its historic dockyards. Alternatively, enjoy a trip to the magnificent gardens at Highgrove, the private residence of HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. His Royal Highness has devoted a lot of energy transforming the gardens around the house and we are excited to be able offer tours to our passengers of these inspiring gardens.

Fares to Highgrove

(including transfers and entry to gardens)

Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£284 £224 £174 £124

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LONDON & GLOUCESTER TO DEAN FOREST & CARDIFF Thursday 1 st August 2019 This is a unique opportunity for passengers to join our double headed steam train from railway stations across the Thames Valley or at Gloucester and travel along the Severn Estuary to one of three fabulous destinations in this glorious part of the country. Lydney, where you can visit the Dean Forest Railway and enjoy the relaxing pace of a typical branch line or visit the beautiful Tintern Abbey (supplement applies), Chepstow with its stunning Castle, where you can enjoy a special guided tour, or Cardiff with its many attractions and revitalised waterfront.

Station London Paddington Maidenhead Reading Swindon Gloucester Lydney (Dean Forest) Chepstow Cardiff

Out 0855 0945 1000 1120 1220 1300 1315 1400

Return 2320 2230 2205 2100 2000 1910 1855 1810

Fares from Lydney and Chepstow are available, call the Booking Office for details.

Fares from Gloucester Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £189 First Class £139 Premium Standard £89 Fares to Lydney / Chepstow £269 Pullman Style Dining £209 Premier Dining £159 First Class £109 Premium Standard Fares to Cardiff Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£279 £219 £169 £119

LONDON & THE MIDLANDS TO STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Saturday 3 rd August 2019

Alternatively enjoy the variety of shopping opportunities and attractions in Birmingham.

Station London Euston Milton Keynes Northampton Rugby Birmingham Stratford-on-Avon

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Return 2200 2100 2020 1945 1745 1640

Fares to Stratford-on-Avon Pullman Style Dining £269 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109 Fares to Birmingham Pullman Style Dining £249 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 Fares from Birmingham to Stratford-on-Avon Pullman Style Dining – Premier Dining – First Class £89 Premium Standard £49

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Visit Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare. Spend time wandering the Tudor streets and taking in its pretty churches, stunning architecture, River walks as well as an array of quaint shops.

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LONDON & SURREY TO BOURNEMOUTH & WEYMOUTH Thursday 15 th August 2019 Enjoy a summer’s day out to one of two fabulous seaside towns. Our train will take you south, through Surrey and the South Downs before heading past the Solent and through the New Forest to reach Dorset. Visit Bournemouth with its long sandy beaches or Weymouth’s bustling harbour and cafés, where you can while away a couple of hours watching the world go by!

Station West Brompton London Clapham Junction Cheam Leatherhead Clandon Guildford Haslemere Bournemouth Weymouth

Out 0740 0805 0840 0900 0920 0930 1000 1250 1340

Return 2300 2250 2215 2200 2140 2130 2100 1830 1725

This trip will be diesel hauled between Weymouth and Eastleigh in one direction.

Fares to Bournemouth Pullman Style Dining £259 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99 Fares to Weymouth Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£269 £209 £159 £109

Fares from Bournemouth to Weymouth Pullman Style Dining – Premier Dining – First Class £89 Premium Standard £49

LONDON TO OXFORD WITH FLYING SCOTSMAN - NEW Sunday 25 th August 2019

Out 0920 1130

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

Return 2110 1900

£275 £209 £159 £109

Dining passengers will be served a breakfast on the outward journey and a two course dinner on the return journey.

FLYING SCOTSMAN FROM OXFORD - NEW Sunday 25 th August 2019 Treat yourself to a leisurely Sunday afternoon trip, offering wonderful views of the rolling hills of southern England. As our world-famous engine is put through her paces on some of the steeper gradients on our route, you can enjoy a light lunch or your own picnic on board.

Station Oxford Parkway Didcot Parkway

Out 1250 1320

Return 1730 1700

Dining passengers will be served a light lunch during the journey.

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

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Enjoy a day out to the City of Dreaming Spires with the world’s most famous locomotive.

Oxford itself has world-wide acclaim with its prestigious University and distinctive honeycoloured buildings. Passengers also have the option to visit Blenheim Palace, a nearby baroque mansion via a coach transfer (supplement applies).

Station London Paddington Oxford

£249 £189 £139 £89

This trip will be diesel hauled between Didcot Parkway and Oxford Parkway on the return journey.

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LONDON TO CAMBRIDGE, ELY & GREAT YARMOUTH Saturday 31 st August 2019 A glorious summer day out whether you choose to alight at Cambridge, a city on the river with many interesting points of interest, or continue on to Ely with its magnificent Cathedral or Great Yarmouth with its fabulous beaches and afternoon on the waterfront.

Station London Kings Cross Hertford North Stevenage Cambridge Ely Great Yarmouth

Out 0945 1025 1045 1135 1230 1445

Return 2200 2130 2010 2000 1935 1715

This trip will be diesel hauled between Norwich and Great Yarmouth in one direction.

Fares to Cambridge Pullman Style Dining £199 Premier Dining £159 First Class £109 Premium Standard £69 Fares to Ely Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£225 £175 £125 £79

Fares to Great Yarmouth Pullman Style Dining £269 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109 Reduced fares from Cambridge or Ely to Great Yarmouth are available.

LONDON TO THE SETTLE & CARLISLE RAILWAY Saturday 14 th September 2019

Station London Euston Milton Keynes Rugby Lichfield Trent Valley Crewe Carlisle

Out 0710 0745 0825 0900 0935 1240

Return 2225 2125 2055 2015 1930 1425

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£279 £219 £169 £119

This trip will be electric or diesel hauled between London and Carnforth on the outward journey, and from Blackburn to London on the return journey.

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We depart London behind a diesel or electric locomotive to Crewe, where our steam engine joins us for the fantastic journey, which curves its way through the Cumbrian mountains. The stunning route never fails to impress, with its dramatic backdrop, beautiful scenery and the many viaducts we cross including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. One not to be missed!

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LONDON VICTORIA TO LEEDS CASTLE & CANTERBURY Thursday 19 th September 2019 Take in beautiful views on this trip through the Garden of England, which returns to London via the stunning White Cliffs of Dover. You can either visit Leeds Castle ‘the loveliest castle in the World’ during its Festival of Flowers or the city of Canterbury, home to one of England’s oldest cathedrals.

Station London Victoria Bromley South Leeds Castle Canterbury West

Out 1000 1035 1200 1240

Return 2000 1930 1540 1640

Fares to Canterbury Pullman Style Dining £259 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99

Passengers travelling to Leeds Castle will be transferred by road coach to the castle from a nearby train station and back to Canterbury to rejoin the train.

Fares to Leeds Castle Pullman Style Dining £289 Premier Dining £229 First Class £179 Premium Standard £129

LONDON PADDINGTON TO WINCHESTER, LITTLEHAMPTON, CHICHESTER & ARUNDEL CASTLE Sunday 22 nd September 2019

Station London Paddington Slough Reading Basingstoke Winchester Chichester Littlehampton

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This trip will be diesel hauled between Littlehampton and Portsmouth on the return journey.

Dining passengers traveling to or from Winchester will receive a two course meal on the return journey.

Fares to Winchester Pullman Style Dining £225 Premier Dining £175 First Class £125 Premium Standard £79

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Join us on this relaxing Sunday tour from stations across the Thames Valley to Winchester, England’s ancient capital. Enjoy an extended stay here to admire the handsome Elizabethan and Regency buildings in the narrow streets or the wondrous cathedral. Alternatively, continue your journey towards the coast, passing Porchester Castle before alighting at Chichester or Littlehampton to spend the afternoon. You also have the option to visit beautiful Arundel Castle, which overlooks the pretty market town (supplement applies).

Fares to Chichester or Littlehampton Pullman Style Dining £269 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109 Fares from Winchester to Littlehampton Pullman Style Dining £225 Premier Dining £175 First Class £125 Premium Standard £79

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LONDON VICTORIA TO BOURNEMOUTH, CORFE CASTLE & SWANAGE Thursday 26 th September 2019 Make the most of the summer sunshine on this trip to the seaside, with views of awardwinning sandy beaches, gardens and the Jurassic coastline as well dramatic ruins at Corfe; it’s a tour not to be missed.

Station London Victoria Egham Woking Basingstoke Bournemouth Corfe Swanage

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Return 2210 2115 2045 1955 1745 1700 1640

This trip will be diesel hauled between Swanage and southampton on the return journey.

Fares to Corfe Castle or Swanage Pullman Style Dining £269 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109 Fares from Bournemouth to Swanage Pullman Style Dining – Premier Dining – First Class £89 Premium Standard £49 Fares to Bournemouth Pullman Style Dining £259 Premier Dining £199 First Class £149 Premium Standard £99

CHILTERN & SURREY HILLS LUNCHTIME TOUR Sunday 29 th September 2019 Enjoy views of the London skyline before heading out to the Chiltern and Surrey Hills areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Both areas embrace an amazing variety of countryside from rolling chalk downs to flower rich grasslands, woodlands and quintessential English villages.

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BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO OXFORD, CHELTENHAM & WORCESTER Saturday 5 th October 2019 This long awaited trip along the Bluebell Railway heritage line takes us through the heart of Sussex and on up to the delightful cities of Oxford and Worcester hauled by 46233 Duchess of Sutherland.

Reduced fares available from Oxford to Worcester. *Transfer in one direction by road coach to these destination

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

Station The Bluebell Railway East Grinstead Oxford * Cheltenham * Worcester

Out 0715 0815 1230 1445 1425

£249 £189 £149 £99

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Fares to Worcester Pullman Style Dining £279 Premier Dining £219 First Class £169 Premium Standard £119 Fares to Oxford Pullman Style Dining £269 Premier Dining £209 First Class £159 Premium Standard £109

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LONDON KINGS CROSS TO YORK ST NICHOLAS FAIR Sunday 17 th November 2019 A fabulous day out guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit. Join us as we head north towards York and its ever popular Christmas market. Soak up the atmosphere as you meander through the pretty streets and discover fine Yorkshire produce, and enjoy festive food and delicious treats along the way.

SURREY & HAMPSHIRE TO BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET Thursday 21 st November 2019 A firm favourite with Steam Dreams customers, we are delighted to be returning to the award-winning Bath Christmas Market. With over 160 twinkling chalets set in Bath’s picturesque Georgian streets, it’s the perfect place to do a spot of Christmas shopping. From unique homeware to personalised presents, Christmas decorations and handcrafted jewellery you’re guaranteed to find something special.

Station London Kings Cross Potters Bar Stevenage Peterborough York

Out 0900 0930 0955 1100 1445

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

Return 2210 2140 2110 2005 1800

£279 £219 £169 £119

This trip will be diesel hauled on the return journey.

Station West Brompton Cheam Leatherhead Effingham Junction Guildford Petersfield Salisbury Bath Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

Out 0740 0840 0900 0910 0930 1015 1300 1415

Return 2300 2215 2200 2150 2130 2100 1830 1730 £269 £209 £159 £109

LONDON PADDINGTON TO BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET Sunday 1 st December 2019 Enjoy a relaxing journey as we head cross country to Bath for a magical day out in a stunning setting, and discover the wonderful array of Christmas gifts and tasty treats at Bath Christmas Market. Sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Out 1015 1050 1115 1415

Return 2115 2030 2005 1755

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

£269 £209 £159 £109

ASHFORD TO CHRISTMAS IN THE CAPITAL Tuesday 3 rd December Arrive in style into London on a steam train and spend a leisurely afternoon soaking up the festive atmosphere shopping in the UK’s Capital City.

Station Ashford International Charing Maidstone East Borough Green & Wrotham Swanley Shepherd’s Bush *

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Station London Paddington Slough Reading Bath

£249 £189 £139 £89

For Westfields and connections to Oxford Street.

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This trip will be diesel hauled on the return journey.

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KINGS CROSS TO LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET Sunday 8 th December 2019 With over 280 stalls nestled in and around Lincoln Castle this beautiful Christmas market is not to be missed. Enjoy the scents of mulled wine as you peruse the many market stalls selling unique and traditional Christmas gifts in this stunning, historic city.

CHINNOR TO WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET Thursday 12 th December 2019 Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe because of its unique location, high quality exhibitors and bustling atmosphere.

Station London Kings Cross Hertford North Hitchin Huntingdon Lincoln

Out 0915 0950 1015 1050 1250

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

Station Chinnor Princes Risborough Bicester Village Oxford Parkway Winchester Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

Return 2130 2050 2025 2000 1730

£269 £209 £159 £109

Out 1015 1050 1120 1130 1355

Return 2130 2045 1945 1930 1705

£269 £209 £159 £109

LONDON TO BLENHEIM PALACE AT CHRISTMAS Sunday 15 th December 2019

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Call the Booking Office to register your interest!

ASHFORD TO WINDSOR FOR CAROLS Tuesday 3 rd December Travel on this wonderful new itinerary from Kent to Windsor, one of the UK’s most popular destinations, for a magical carol service in the town.

Station Ashford International Charing Maidstone East Borough Green & Wrotham Swanley Windsor & Eton Riverside

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Escape the bustle of the high street and soak up the atmosphere at Blenheim Palace.

Set against the magnificent backdrop of Blenheim Palace the festive market will be filled with a variety of irresistible gifts, The palace itself will be beautifully decorated for the season and passengers can also enjoy the spectacular trail of lights.

Station London Victoria Staines Ascot Reading Oxford Blenheim Palace

£269 £209 £159 £109

This trip will be diesel hauled on the return journey.

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LONDON TO STRATFORD FOR CAROLS Sunday 15 th December 2019 Enjoy a wonderful day travelling from London to the stunning 800 year old Holy Trinity Church and join us for a rousing Carol concert in this most magnificent of settings.

Famous for its connections with William Shakespeare this fabulous church has some notable stained glass windows and 26 carved misericords dating from the 1400’s!

LONDON TO SALISBURY & SHERBORNE FOR CAROLS Tuesday 17 th December 2019 Join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Steam Dreams by following in the footsteps of our first ever trip from Waterloo to Salisbury. Alternatively, head to the famous Sherborne Abbey with its fabulous acoustics for a specially organised carol service in this most beautiful church famous for its fan vaulting.

Station London Victoria Staines Ascot Reading Oxford Warwick Stratford-upon-Avon

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Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

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£269 £209 £159 £109

Station London Waterloo Woking Salisbury Sherborne Yeovil

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Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

Salisbury £259 £199 £149 £99

Return 1945 1910 1745 1650 1630 Sherborne £269 £209 £159 £109

WHITE CLIFFS CHRISTMAS TOUR Friday 20 th December 2019

Out 1100 1135 1155

Fares Pullman Style Dining Premier Dining First Class Premium Standard

Return 1715 1630 1615

£249 £189 £139 £89

LOCOMOTIVES Nothing quite evokes the memory of the bygone era than the sight, sound and smell of a steam engine.

We use a number of different steam locomotives to haul our trips. Take a look at our website to see which locomotive is rostered for each day trip.

• J ubilee Class locomotives, 45699 Galatea, 45596 Bahamas and45690 Leander

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A final hurrah for 2019! Enjoy a leisurely lunchtime trip to celebrate the festive season with colleagues, family or friends as the countdown to Christmas begins. Sit back and relax as you take in stunning views of Britain’s South Coast and delight in some pre-Christmas merriment.

Station London Victoria Bromley South Swanley

• M erchant Navy Class 35018 British India Line • P rincess Coronation Class 46233 Duchess of Sutherland

• A 3 Class 60103 Flying Scotsman

• P rincess Royal Class 6201 Princess Elizabeth

• A 4 Class 60009 Union of South Africa

• S tanier Black Five

• B 1 Class 61306 Mayflower

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BOARDING STATIONS & DESTINATIONS Ascot

Thursday 23rd May Sunday 15th December

Ashford International

Tuesday 3rd December

Basingstoke

Thursday 27th June Sunday 22nd September

Barking Bicester Village Birmingham New Street Borough Green & Wrotham Bournemouth

Bracknell Brighton Bromley South

Cambridge Canterbury Charing Cheam Chepstow Chester Chinnor Clandon Clapham Junction Colchester

Thursday 26th September Thursday 18th July Thursday 27th June Thursday 12th December Saturday 3rd August Tuesday 3rd December Thursday 27th June Thursday 15th August Thursday 26th September Thursday 23rd May Saturday 22nd June Thursday 13th June Thursday 13th June Thursday 13th June

Thursday 19th September Saturday 31st August Thursday 13th June Tuesday 3rd December Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday

15th August 21st November 1st August 6th June 27th June 12th December 15th August 15th August 4th July

Cheltenham & Worcester Blenheim at Christmas & Stratford Carols Christmas in London & Windsor Carols Bournemouth & Weymouth Winchester, Chichester & Littlehampton Corfe Castle & Swanage Winchester Bournemouth & Weymouth Winchester Christmas Market Stratford-Upon-Avon Christmas in London & Windsor Carols Weymouth Weymouth Corfe Castle & Swanage Cheltenham & Worcester Hastings White Cliffs Morning Tour White Cliffs Evening Tour Canterbury, Folkestone & The Romney Hythe & Dymnchurch Railway Leeds Castle & Canterbury Ely & Great Yarmouth London Victoria Christmas in London & Windsor Carols Bournemouth & Weymouth Bath Christmas Market Cardiff Llandudno, Bangor & Holyhead Bournemouth & Weymouth Winchester Christmas Market Bournemouth & Weymouth Bournemouth & Weymouth Norwich & Mid Norfolk Railway

Crewe

Dublin East Croydon East Grinstead Effingham Junction Egham Ely Gloucester Goring & Streatley Guildford Haslemere Hertford North Hitchin Huntingdon Kemble Leatherhead Lewes Lichfield Trent Valley Lincoln Lydney Maidenhead

Thursday 6th June Saturday 14th September 6th - 11th September Saturday 22nd June Saturday 5th October Thursday 21st November Thursday 26th September Saturday 31st August Thursday 1st August Thursday 27th June Thursday 15th August Thursday 21st November Thursday 15th August Saturday 31st August Sunday 8th December Sunday 8th December Sunday 8th December Thursday 23rd May Thursday 15th August Thursday 21st November Saturday 22nd June Thursday 6th June Saturday 14th September Sunday 26th May Thursday 1st August Thursday 20th June Thursday 1st August

Maidstone East

Tuesday 3rd December

Milton Keynes

Thursday 6th June Saturday 3rd August

Northampton Norwich Oxford

Saturday 14th September Saturday 3rd August Thursday 4th July Saturday 5th October Sunday 15th December

Chester, Llandudno, Bangor & Holyhead The Settle & Carlisle Railway The Emerald Isle Express Eastbourne & Hastings Oxford & Worcester Bath Christmas Market Corfe Castle & Swanage Great Yarmouth Cardiff Bournemouth & Weymouth Bournemouth & Weymouth Bath Christmas Market Bournemouth & Weymouth Cambridge, Ely & Great Yarmouth Lincoln Christmas Market Lincoln Christmas Market Lincoln Christmas Market Worcester Bournemouth & Weymouth Bath Christmas Market Hastings Llandudno, Bangor & Holyhead The Settle & Carlisle Railway York Cardiff Bath & Bristol Gloucester, Lydney, Chepstow & Cardiff Christmas in London & Windsor Carols Chester, Llandudno, Bangor & Holyhead Birmingham & Stratford-upon-Avon The Settle & Carlisle Railway Birmingham & Stratford-upon-Avon Mid Norfolk Railway Worcester Stratford-Upon-Avon

Oxford Parkway

Peterborough Petersfield Portsmouth & Southsea Potters Bar Princes Risborough

Sunday 22nd September Sunday 1st December Sunday 15th December Redhill Rugby

Salisbury Sheffield Park Slough

Southend East Staines

Stevenage

Stratford (London) Swanley

Saturday 22nd June Thursday 6th June Saturday 3rd August Saturday 14th September Thursday 21st November Tuesday 17th December Saturday 5th October Sunday 22nd September Sunday 1st December Thursday 18th July Thursday 23rd May Sunday 15th December Sunday 26th May Saturday 31st August Sunday 17th November Thursday 18th July Tuesday 3rd December Friday 20th December

Bournemouth & Weymouth Flying Scotsman from Oxford Winchester Christmas Market Lincoln & York York St Nicholas Fair Bath Christmas Market Hampshire Countryside tour Lincoln & York York St Nicholas Fair Bournemouth & Weymouth Winchester Christmas Market Cheltenham & Worcester Bath & Bristol Gloucester, Lydney, Chepstow & Cardiff Winchester, Chichester & Littlehampton Bath Christmas Market Blenheim at Christmas & Stratford Carols Hastings Chester, Llandudno, Bangor & Holyhead Stratford-upon-Avon The Settle & Carlisle Railway Bath Christmas Market Sherborne Carols Oxford & Worcester Winchester, Chichester & Littlehampton Bath Christmas Market Winchester Cheltenham & Worcester Blenheim at Christmas & Stratford Carols Lincoln & York Ely & Great Yarmouth York St Nicholas Fair Winchester Christmas in London & Windsor Carols White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour

Swindon Upminster West Brompton Wimbledon Winchester Woking

London Euston

London Kings Cross

London Liverpool Street London Paddington

Thursday 1st August Thursday 18th July Thursday 15th August Thursday 21st November Saturday 20th July Sunday 22nd September Saturday 20th July Thursday 26th September Thursday 17th December

Lydney, Chepstow & Cardiff Winchester Bournemouth & Weymouth Bath Christmas Market Portsmouth & Isle of Wight Littlehampton Portsmouth & Isle of Wight Corfe Castle & Swanage Salisbury & Sherborne Carols

Thursday 6th June

Chester, Llandudno, Bangor & Holyhead Birmingham & Stratford-upon-Avon The Settle & Carlisle Railway Lincoln & York Cambridge, Ely & Great Yarmouth York St Nicholas Fair Lincoln Christmas Market Bressingham, Norwich & Mid Norfolk Railway Bath & Bristol Gloucester, Lydney, Chepstow & Cardiff Oxford with Flying Scotsman Winchester, Chichester & Littlehampton Bath Christmas Market Cheltenham & Worcester Flying Scotsman Surrey Hills Morning Tour White Cliffs Morning Tour White Cliffs Evening Tour Canterbury, Folkestone & The Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Brighton & Hastings Leeds Castle & Canterbury Corfe Castle & Swanage Chiltern & Surrey Hills Lunchtime Tour Blenheim at Christmas & Stratford Carols White Cliffs Lunchtime Tour Portsmouth & Isle of Wight Salisbury & Sherborne Carols

Saturday 3rd August Saturday 14th September Sunday 26th May Saturday 31st August Sunday 17th November Sunday 8th December Thursday 4th July Thursday 20th June Thursday 1st August Sunday 25th August Sunday 22nd September

London Victoria

Sunday 1st December Thursday 23rd May Thursday 30th May Thursday 13th June Thursday 13th June Thursday 13th June Saturday 22nd June Thursday 19th September Thursday 26th September Sunday 29th September Sunday 15th December

London Waterloo

Friday 20th December Saturday 20th July Tuesday 17th December

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TERMS & CONDITIONS General Conditions The Steam Dreams Rail Co. (hereon referred to as ‘Steam Dreams’) will use its best efforts to ensure that the proposed locomotives, coaching stock, route and times, all of which are dependent on third parties, run as advertised but we reserve the right to amend or cancel any part of the tour at any time. Steam Dreams cannot accept any responsibility for the action of third parties and strongly recommends that all passengers take out travel/cancellation insurance. Charges apply should passengers need to cancel or postpone their trip for whatever reason, whether their plans change due to ill-health, travel issues or weather conditions. To avoid disappointment or unnecessary expense, passengers are advised not to pre-book transport links or accommodation, unless the costs associated with cancelling these arrangements are covered by the passenger’s own insurance, as Steam Dreams cannot be held liable for additional costs incurred in passenger’s travel plans.

Timings Final timings and platform numbers are confirmed by Network Rail leading up to each trip, advertised times in brochures and online are best estimates.

Steam Dreams will use its best endeavours to ensure the boarding/ alighting stations listed in its brochure and website are those which are used on the day. Occasionally it is not possible for Network Rail’s final timings to include one or more of the stations we have requested. In these circumstances, Steam Dreams will take responsibility for arranging travel at no additional cost to/from passenger’s chosen boarding/alighting station to an alternative station where the train stops (usually by service train or road coach).

Steam Availability Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to provide steam traction on trips rostered for steam haulage, for the sector(s) advertised as such, but this cannot be guaranteed. On occasion, a diesel or electric locomotive may be substituted, mainly due to fire risk, drought, route restrictions or locomotive failure. All steam locomotives are subject to a Fitness to Run (FTR) exam 24 hours prior to running on the main line, which means it is sometimes necessary for a substitute

to be made at the last minute. On some tours it may be necessary for a part of the journey to be diesel or electric hauled; where possible this will be made clear at the time of booking but it may be necessary for changes to be made at a later stage for operational reasons.

If, for reasons beyond our control, a trip that was due to feature steam haulage has no steam locomotive for the duration of the trip a partial refund of £15 in Premium Standard, £20 in First Class, £25 in Premier Dining and £30 in Pullman Style Dining may be offered.

Alternatively, we may offer a discount for treble this amount to be used against a future trip. The nature of the compensation must be agreed on the date of the trip, otherwise the discount will be issued.

Bookings made wholly using a Steam Dreams voucher, third party voucher or discount with no additional payments are not eligible for a refund and may only be offered the discount option.

Diesel or Electric Assistance On steam hauled trips, a diesel or electric engine may be included in the train in addition to the steam locomotive and at times be required to provide assistance; no compensation will be offered in this instance.

frames and mobility scooters to be stored on-board for use off the train must be of the fold-up variety. In the event of any uncertainty, we would advise passengers to discuss their requirements with the Booking Office at the time of booking to avoid disappointment.

Catering on board Steam Dreams will endeavour to ensure delivery of the catering service to each class as listed in our publicity material.

On-board service and meals are dependent on our train timetable for each day with consideration given to departure timings, booked stops and other factors and therefore may be subject to revisions from what has been advertised.

Steam Dreams will endeavour to cater for dietary requirements when notified at least one week in advance, but cannot guarantee that all our food will be totally free of specific allergens (such as nut, garlic or gluten) as it is prepared and cooked in kitchens where traces of allergens may be found.

Conditions of Carriage During the trip passengers are required to observe the conditions of carriage listed below;

Traveller Health Conditions Steam Dreams use heritage carriages from the 1950’s & 60’s and are unable to provide step free access to board our train.

Passengers must be able to step up into the carriage from platform level and walk through multiple carriages to their allocated seat unassisted. Due to restrictive access to seating areas and toilets, it is not possible for walking frames, wheelchairs and mobility scooters to be used on-board the train.

• P assengers must observe all instructions provided to them either in writing or verbally by staff or volunteers from Steam Dreams, Network Rail or any Train Operating Company prior to or during the journey.

Passengers booked on optional excursions must be able to board a road coach and walk up to 500 yards. Some excursion venues may not feature step free access and passengers may be required to walk up several flights of steps.

• P assengers shall not be verbally or physically abusive to staff or other passengers.

Passengers with mobility difficulties or with a mobility aid to store must make Steam Dreams aware at least one week prior to the date of the tour. Wheelchairs, walking

• P assengers shall not hinder the safe operation of the train or the railway in any way.

• P assengers shall not smoke on-board the train or at stations; this includes the use of e-cigarettes.

In the event that these conditions are breached Steam Dreams reserves the right to remove the offending passenger(s) from the train. In the event of passengers being removed from the train for breaking these conditions no refund or compensation shall be offered.

In addition to the above conditions of carriage all journeys on the railway are also subject to the Railway Byelaws.

Payment All bookings may be paid for by debit or credit cards.

Other payment methods including paying by bank transfer, cash or cheque* are available for telephone bookings only, although cleared funds must be received at least 14 days prior to travel. Cash payments may be made by arrangement with the Booking Office or on-train staff. *We are unable to accept bookings to be paid by cheque less than 21 days prior to departure.

Customer Cancellation Should the customer choose to cancel their booked trip for whatever reason, the following charges will apply: • U p to 2 months prior to the day of travel - 15% fee (or loss of deposit) • B etween 2 months and 1 month prior to the day of travel - 25% fee (or loss of deposit) • B etween 1 month and 14 days prior to the day of travel - 50% fee • W ithin 14 days of travel - 100% fee.

Customer Transfers Should the customer choose to transfer from one booked trip to another for whatever reason, the following charges will apply:

Vouchers All Steam Dreams vouchers and third party vouchers must be redeemed against a booking through the Booking Office by telephone and cannot be used for online bookings or on-board purchases. In the event of a customer cancellation, the charges in the cancellation/transfer conditions stated below will apply.

Vouchers are non-refundable. In the event of a booking paid for by voucher being cancelled by Steam Dreams or the customer the remaining value, after any charges, may only be transferred into a new Steam Dreams voucher valid for one year.

• Up to 2 months before travel - 10% fee (or loss of deposit)

Third party vouchers may only be redeemed on particular trips, as specified by Steam Dreams.

• On or after the day of travel - bookings are non-transferable.

Discounts & Credit Notes Discounts and credit notes must be redeemed through the Booking Office by telephone and may only be used against bookings

• B etween 2 months and 1 month prior to the day of travel - 20% fee (or loss of deposit) • B etween 1 month and 14 days prior to the day of travel - 30% fee (or loss of deposit) • B etween 14 days and 48 hours prior to the day of travel - 50% fee • B etween 48 hours prior to the day of travel and the day of travel - 75% fee

Customer Booking Amendments Steam Dreams does not charge for changes of passenger name, catering requirements, boarding or alighting point or other alterations that make no changes to booking value.

Should the customer choose to amend their booking to a higher priced ticket, add additional passengers or optional extras no additional fee will be levied, beyond the revised cost of the booking.

Should the customer choose to change their class of travel, destination, boarding point or otherwise change to a lower priced ticket the above fees for customer transfers will apply. Should the customer choose to cancel one or more seats or optional extras on a booking the above fees for customer cancellation apply.

Steam Dreams Cancellation Should Steam Dreams cancel a tour in its entirety for any reason before the start of the journey, customers may be offered the opportunity to transfer to an alternative trip or receive a full refund of any card, bank transfer, cheque or cash payments made directly on the booking. Any payments by voucher, discount or credit note are subject to the restrictions detailed in the appropriate above sections.

Cancellation may occur at any time for a variety of reasons including but not limited to locomotive availability, crew availability, pathing, adverse weather and engineering works.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Deposits Deposits may be taken on telephone bookings, a minimum 50% deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance to be paid in full 2 months prior to departure. Steam Dreams reserves the right to cancel, without warning, any bookings where full payment has not been received 2 month prior to departure.

All deposits are non-transferrable or refundable, even if a subsequent payment has been made for the full balance.

made after the date of issue and cannot be retrospectively added to any previous bookings. In the event of a customer cancellation, any discount or credit note will not be reinstated for future use. In the event of cancellation by Steam Dreams any discounts or credit notes issued as a form of compensation will be reinstated with one additional year for use; all other discounts and credit notes will be considered null and void.

Steam Dreams cannot accept any liability for additional costs incurred due to cancellation.

During your time with us, please bring any problems you may experience to the attention of the on-board management so that we can attempt to rectify them where possible. Complaints received retrospectively, relating to issues not raised at the time that could have been resolved during the day of travel will be considered closed.

Brochure Accuracy This brochure was printed in April 2019. We have done all we can to ensure that it is accurate, but due to any changes made by suppliers or human error, information may alter after publication or may be unintentionally incorrect.

Please find our full Terms & Conditions on our website: www.SteamDreams.co.uk

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Date Thursday 23 May Sunday 26 May Thursday 30 May Thursday 30 May Saturday 1 June Saturday 1 June Thursday 6 June Thursday 13 June Thursday 13 June Thursday 13 June Thursday 13 June Thursday 20 June Saturday 22 June Thursday 27 June Thursday 4 July Thursday 18 July Saturday 20 July Saturday 20 July Thursday 1 August Thursday 15 August Sunday 25 August Sunday 25 August Saturday 31 August 6 -11 September

Trip London Victoria To Chavenage, Cheltenham & Worcester London Kings Cross To Lincoln & York Surrey Hills Brunch Tour from London Victoria Surrey Hills Evening Tour from London Victoria London Victoria To Salisbury Salisbury To Cream Tea Circular Special London Euston To Chester, Llandudno & Holyhead White Cliffs Morning Tour London Victoria To Canterbury Canterbury To London Victoria White Cliffs Evening Tour London Paddington To Bath & Bristol London Victoria To Eastbourne & Hastings Chinnor & Princess Risborough Railway To Swanage London Liverpool St To Bressingham, Norwich & Mid Norfolk Railway Southend East To Winchester London To Portsmouth & The Isle Of WightFor Iofw Steam Railway And Osborne House Portsmouth & Southsea To Salisbury London Paddington To Gloucester, Chepstow Castle, Lydney & Cardiff London & Surrey to Bournemouth & Weymouth London Paddington To Oxford With Flying Scotsman Flying Scotsman Afternoon Tour From Oxford London Kings Cross To Cambridge, Ely & Great Yarmouth The Emerald Isle Craic Express

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Trip London Euston To The Settle & Carlisle Railway London Victoria To Leeds Castle & Canterbury London Paddington To Winchester, Chichester & Littlehampton London Victoria To Corfe Castle & Swanage The Chiltern & Surrey Hills Circular Bluebell Railway To Oxford & Worcester London Kings Cross To Lincoln & York St Nicholas Fair West Brompton & Surrey To Bath Christmas Market London Paddington To Bath Christmas Market Ashford To Windsor Carols Kings Cross To Lincoln Christmas Market Chinnor To Winchester Christmas Market London Victoria To Blenheim & Stratford Carols Waterloo To Salisbury, Carols At Sherborne & Yeovil Steam Dreams 20th Anniversary Train London Victoria To White Cliffs

Saturday 14 September Thursday 19 September Sunday 22 September

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